Chapter 7.2
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"Hi baby! How ar--"
"Leila," instead of my brother's usual cheery voice, I heard my mother. She's the only one who calls me by my second name. I felt chills down my stomach because of nervousness but at the same time, I miss her.
"M-Mom, how are you?" I greeted her with trembling voice.
"Can I ask for a favor?" her delicate voice glazed y ears. For the first time in a long time, she’s not shouting at me.
"Anything, Mom."
I told her while smiling. I'd happily give her anything she ask for. Whatever happened with us, she's still my mom and I love her. So much.
"Can you not feed your brother with false hopes?" the smile on my face immediately vanished. Will she forbit my brother to talk to me again?
"W-What do you mean, Mom?"
"Don’t give him false hopes. He was crying hard yesterday because you ended the call abruptly. He was so excited to call you and was waiting all day for you to call him back, but you never did.”
Shit. After my live, I forgot to call Angelo right away. I felt bad because without doubt, it’s really my fault.
"Ma, I'm sorry something came up--"
"Do not make a promise you cannot keep. I’m not forcing you to give Angelo your little attention but please don’t make him wait for nothing.”
I tried to explain but she already ended the call. I did not even have the chance to tell him what happen to me. but I guess it’s okay, she doesn’t care anyway. But I felt really bad for my little brother and promised myself that I will call him tomorrow first thing in the morning. My mom probably got a hold of his phone now so even if I call him today, he won’t be able to answer it. I was spacing out when my assistant came back with dinner.
After eating, she assisted me to the bathroom to do my night routine. She also helped get back to my bed. I ask her if she want to watch movies or something, but she refused so we sleep early.
The next day, I woke up early because my phone keeps on vibrating. I struggled to get up but thank god for my assistant because she’s a great help for everything.
After doing my morning routine in the bathroom, I checked my phone and saw a lot of messages in our group chat.
Bitch Lane
keshapark: the house is so quiet u guys notice?
leinaelizabeth: so true
raqiroad: kimchi’s all mine!!!! Insert demon laugh
sunheesassy: no need to insert ur a natural demon
raqiroad: luh and you think you’re an angel?
leinaelizabeth: angel with no wings
keshapark: did you notice the peace and serenity in the house because @erinalee is not in here
sunheesassy: we definitely did. Its like world war III here when she’s around
leinaelizabeth: guys I have chika did you know
raqiroad: no one cares lei
leinaelizabeth: you b***h raqi
These girls can really lift my mood without effort. They serve as my personal clowns, kidding! And because I’m bored, I responded to their teasing.
erinalee: whats the sense of peace when the prettiest is not there
keshapark: I thought her injury’s in the foot why is her brain so stoned
raqiroad: its what happens when you’re too bored
sunheesassy: don't worry @erinalee I’ll send you pictures of mine to light up ur day
leinaelizabeth: no sassy!!!!! You’ll kill erina for sure
I cannot stop laughing with our conversation even though they don’t make sense at all. When it’s time for them to go to work, we had to end the conversation. While watching tv, I felt hungry, so I asked my assistant to buy breakfast and coffee outside.
I turn off the television because I can’t find anything worth watching. I decided to just scroll through my phone. My name is trending in twitter because the company has finally released a statement about my accident.
"......she's in good hands and will be treated with utmost care until she recovers. Again, we are sorry for the inconvenience, but the album and the comeback will be postponed till further notice."
I read the article released by H&H out loud. Treated with utmost care my ass, they can't even bother sending me messages to ask how I am. Liars. I heard the door open. Hm. She’s fast, I just thought it would take a while since I don’t like hospital food and my favorite restaurant is nowhere near here.
"Come on, let’s eat I’m starving......"
I stop talking and my mouth gape open because instead of my assistant, Silas is the near the door.
"Hey....."
As always, he looked dashing in his blue short sleeve polo tucked in in his khaki-colored pants. He's also wearing a black belt and loafers which made him even more attractive.
"What are you doing here?" I asked him while smiling widely. Of course, I'm happy that he's here.
"I brought you these," he handed me a white paper bag while he placed a fruit basket on the table near my bed.
Due to excitement and anticipation, I immediately opened the paper bag and saw that there are books inside.
"George R.R. Martin, huh?" There are at least eight books inside and all of them are thick and heavy. When will I finish reading this many books?
"They're good. They'll keep you entertained for a while," he said while smiling shyly.
"Thank you for these, I appreciate them and will read them right after you leave," I told him sincerely while laughing and smiling because of happiness that he’s here with me.
He was telling me facts about the author of the books when my assistant returned. She left the food in the table then she went out again to give us privacy.
"have you had breakfast?" I offered him food while he’s helping me take out all the food from the take-out containers.
"No, I'm done. You should eat."
I was supposed to eat already when Pachelbel's Canon filled the room. I answered my brother's call immediately.
"Achi! Did you lose your leg?"
I laugh hard because of the words he used. He must have heard the news from Uncle Loui.
"No, baby. I sprained my ankle; I did not lose my leg."
Silas quickly looked at my direction when I said the word ‘baby’. "It's my little brother...." I mouthed silently to him in which he nodded his head and sigh.
"Achi, let’s video call. I want to see you."
I pressed the video call button and saw my little brother's adorable face.
"Baby, sorry for yesterday. Achi forgot to call back," I apologized sincerely.
"It’s okay, Achi. I’m not mad, I’m just worried that you’re hurt," I really have the sweetest and most adorable baby brother.
"Where are you Achi?" he asked. He must be curious because he is not familiar with the background.
"In the hospital, baby. How about you?"
"I'm in my room. Dad's at work and Mom's cooking," he answered adorably.
"Are you alone Achi?"
"No, baby. I'm with someone. You want to meet him?"
I saw Silas panic but it's already too late because my brother nodded, and I already pointed the camera to him.
"Hi?"
He was unsure on how to greet my brother. But since Angelo is a really friendly child, he waves his little hand and smiled at Silas, which the latter return.
"Are you my Achi's nurse?" No, baby. He's my future boyfriend and you're future Ahia, I smilingly thought to myself.
"No. I'm her friend," He answered while smiling. Really? We’re friends now huh?
"Can I ask for a favor, Achi's friend?" I laughed at how Angelo addressed him but also got curious about the favor he’s about to ask.
"Sure," Silas answered cheerfully. Good thing he’s not getting irritated with Angelo’s persistence.
"Please take care of my Achi."
Angelo said with pleading eyes which shocked us both. He looked at me and I just smiled at him because I have no words to say.
"Of course, I'll look after her," I was shocked when he answered.
"Promise?" my brother insisted. How cute. Just like me.
"Promise."
He smilingly said. But I guess, promises are really just meant to be broken.
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